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  • Title: [Botulinum toxin and spinal cord injury].
    Author: Ben Smaïl D, Denys P, Bussel B.
    Journal: Ann Readapt Med Phys; 2003 Jul; 46(6):296-8. PubMed ID: 12928132.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To realize a clarification about the interest of the use of botulinum toxin in spinal cord injured patients. METHOD: Interrogation of Medline database (crossing of botulinum toxin and spinal cord injury). We have also analyzed data from R. Poincaré Hospital in 2001. RESULTS: Three articles of the twenty-five selected, treated effectively of botulinum toxin effect in the limbs muscles of spinal cord injured patients. DISCUSSION: There are some indications of botulinum toxin in spinal cord injured patients ASIA C and D when spasticity induce focal functional discomfort. Indications are exceptional for ASIA A and B patients. No study showed improvement of functional abilities after botulinum toxin injection in spinal cord injured patients. Published studies only covered small number of patients.
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